Novus Establishes Student Research Award in AU's College of Agriculture

AUBURN, Ala. — Novus International Inc., a St. Louis, Mo.-based corporation that is a global leader in the animal agriculture industry, has donated $100,000 to establish the Novus International Research Award in Auburn University’s College of Agriculture.

The award will be given annually to a graduate student who has conducted cutting-edge research in one or more of the following areas: animal nutrition, metabolism, growth and development, and health and disease. Students can submit written applications for the award and/or be nominated by their major professor.

The recipient will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of the College of Agriculture’s Awards Committee chairperson, two faculty members from the college and a representative of Novus International.

Novus made the presentation to AU College of Agriculture officials in late January during the International Poultry Exposition in Atlanta, Ga. Chris Gary, development officer for the college, said the gift is contingent on Auburn University raising an additional $100,000 in matching funds. Anyone interested in contributing to that fund can call Gary at 334-844-1136.

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Auburn, AL 36849
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Contact Jamie Creamer, 334-844-2783 or jcreamer@auburn.edu

02/11/04

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